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Test Code CSFCC Cell Count, Spinal Fluid

Important Note

Tube number 3 or 4 is the specimen of choice for hematology studies.

Please call the Laboratory when  Mad Cow Disease (CJD) is suspected for special handling instructions.

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Automated Procedures  304-388-5953       
General Hospital Laboratory 304-388-6244
Women and Children's Hospital Laboratory 304-388-2385
Teays Valley Hospital Laboratory 304-757-1770
Plateau Medical Center Laboratory 304-469-8621
Greenbrier Valley Laboratory 304-647-6060

Test Profile

White Blood Cell Count Color 
Red Blood Cell Count Clarity
White Blood Cell Differential  

Specimen Requirements

CSF- Sterile Plastic Screw Cap Tubes

2 mL (minimum 1 mL)

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient

Storage and Stability

Room Temperature  2 hours
Refrigerate 2-8o C 7 days
Frozen Unacceptable

Reference Values

Element Age Range
Color All Colorless
Clarity All Clear
RBC All 0 cells/mcL
WBC 0-1 month 0-30 cells/mcL
  > 1 month- 1 yr 0-20 cells/mcL
  >1 yr-12 yrs 0-10 cells/mcL
  > 12 yrs 0-5 cells/mcL
Neutrophils Neonate 0-8%
  Adult 0-6%
Lymphocytes Neonate 5-35%
  Adult 40-80%
Monocytes Neonate 50-90%
  Adult 15-45%

Methodology

Hemacytometer Manual Count

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

AM Collection Expected by 9AM same day
Routine Expected within 24 hrs
Stat Expected within 1 hr
Timed Expected results are test dependant

CPT Coding

89051